Fried Chicken mushroom strain (Lyophyllum decastes) - best quality, fresh, mushroom mycelium spawn

Fried Chicken Mushroom (Lyophyllum decastes) is an edible species of fungus that usually growing in dense clusters in disturbed soil (roadbeds, paths, landscaping areas, and so on), or occasionally growing alone or scattered (and sometimes occurring in woods); summer and autumn; widely distributed in North America., with a faintly radish-like taste.

Lab produced, Belgian made, top quality, fresh, mycelium strains on sterilized rye grain berries in special sealed mushroom bags.

Once the bag is opened, the spawn must be used and applied to the substrate immediately.

You will receive ready colonized rye grain spawn for inoculation on various fruiting substrates, of your choice.

Your spawn is prepared fresh after ordering to maximize on quality. For this reason it may take between 10 to 14 days to produce.

Ideally the product should be used immediately after delivery, but, keep it stored in the fridge at 4° Celsius for a maximum of two months and it will still be viable - Respect the expiry date on the package.

EDIBILITY

The Fried Chicken Mushroom is a well-known, edible wild mushroom, valued for its mild flavor and meaty texture that resembles chicken. Cook it thoroughly, and try a small amount first due to potential mild reactions in sensitive individuals. In the wild, it grows in clusters on disturbed ground, has a faintly radish-like smell, and is prepared like chicken, often fried or in stews. 

HOW MUCH SPAWN TO BUY

The weight of your mushroom spawn ordered determines its intended use, so:

300g - Used to inoculate a sterilized/pasteurized block of 1.5 Kg

500g - For larger sterilized/pasteurized substrate inoculations of up to 2.5 Kg.

BEST GROWING CONDITIONS FOR FRIED CHICKEN

Substrate: 50% Coir, 50% Compost with a peat moss casing

GROWING AND SUBSTRATE

For maximum results it is best that this mushroom is grown indoor within a hydroponics grow room/tent, but a clean area or dark corner where there is a decent amount of humidity, air exchange and constant temperatures could also be used.

A humidifier would help to monitor humidity. Do not put in direct sunlight and watch out for gnats.